I blogged this hike in August 2012 but decided to do it again. This hike begins 7.2 miles up Little Cottonwood Canyon. The trailhead is on the right side of the road, and a sign says "White Pine Trailhead." The trail starts behind the restrooms, and crosses over a bridge. Along the sides of the trail were delicious ripe raspberries, so we spent 20 minutes eating them. The first mile is quite level and scenic. When you have gone not quite a mile, you will see a junction, where a dirt road on your left makes a sharp turn. This is the way to White Pine Lake, but continue another 20 feet or so to a trail that heads up, also to the left. This is the trail to Red Pine Lake. At about 2.5 miles, you will see an inviting bridge on your right. Do not take this. That will take you to Maybird Gulch. As you approach Red Pine Lake, you keep thinking you are almost there, expecting to see the lake any second, but it is a little farther than you expect. You reach the lake after hiking 3.3 miles, and it is worth the effort!
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| Bridge at beginning of hike |
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| Delicious ripe raspberries |
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| Bridge along the way |
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| Almost there |
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| Trekking Poles taking a rest |
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| Red Pine Lake |
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| Water is very clear and looks pretty deep |
That is a fun one. It is funny how close it is to millions of people, but it is tucked away in a place you still feel secluded.
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